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All the talk is on how the Baltimore Ravens need to add cornerbacks, but they are badly in need of quality safeties, too.

The NFL draft is several months away, but early indications are the Ravens will be able to draft a top cornerback late in the first round, according to ESPN analyst Mel Kiper.

A clever bit of trickery from New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and the strong arm of former college quarterback Julian Edelman, helped end the Ravens' season Saturday night.

With 19 players on injured reserve, there are many examples of players being elevated to greater roles and helping to propel the Ravens to a spot among the AFC's final four teams.

When the Ravens last traveled to Heinz Field, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's six-touchdown performance set off an overhaul of the defensive backfield that only recently ended.

It's been an extremely long, frustrating season for Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, due to a lingering back injury that's just started to fully cooperate as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns.

Predicting who will be the stars of the game when the Ravens hit the road to face the Houston Texans.

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty didn't practice Wednesday due to a lingering ankle injury, but downplayed the severity.

The Ravens have signed cornerback Chris Greenwood off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad to their active roster.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions about the Ravens' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the performance on special teams and more.

With two sacks Sunday, rookie Timmy Jernigan served notice that he can be a key contributor for the Ravens the rest of this season and next.

Ravens notes on an efficient Joe Flacco, the defensive line stepping up in Haloti Ngata's absence, and the Ravens receiver with the best hands in the league.

The Ravens have to review film of their toxic waste dump of a win over the 2-12 Jaguars. It's their job. But you, dear reader? You get to move on.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Asa Jackson, safety Terrence Brooks go down with knee injuries. Rashaan Melvin was forced into action.

Perhaps because of the caliber of player, or perhaps because of the attention special teams gets in Ravens' practice and the precedent that such role players can get a bigger opportunities, the special teams units rank high in multiple relevant league rankings.

Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith returned to practice Friday, but didn't look like he was close to his usual form.

The arrival of veteran cornerback Antoine Cason means the Ravens have added a more experienced presence in their secondary.

Ravens starting wide receiver Torrey Smith isn't practicing Wednesday due to a sprained right knee.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith has a sprained knee with no ligament tears, according to coach John Harbaugh.

Jon Meoli hits on 10 stats, notes, and thoughts following the Ravens' 28-13 road win over the Miami Dolphins. Read ahead for notes on replacing Haloti Ngata, the offense carrying this team, and the performance of Rick Wagner and Eugene Monroe.

Ravens nickel back Danny Gorrer will miss the rest of the season with ligament damage to his knee, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston picks three key matchups in the Ravens' game vs. the Miami Dolphins.

The Ravens made it official Saturday, activating cornerback Asa Jackson from injured reserve-designated to return and placed cornerback Tramain Jacobs on injured reserve with a thigh injury

Heading into a road game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins with major AFC playoff implications, the Ravens have surrendered 3,518 passing yards and 20 touchdowns this season

The Ravens shook up their personnel alignment at the safety position Sunday, but it didn't achieve the desired results. The defense allowed 383 passing yards and three touchdown passes during a 34-33 loss to the San Diego Chargers.

Childs Walker shares his five biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 34-33 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

The game-winning touchdown pass Sunday for the San Diego Chargers followed a crucial defensive pass interference penalty on Ravens cornerback Anthony Levine that frustrated coach John Harbaugh.

As the Ravens (7-4) square off with the San Diego Chargers (7-4) on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on:

Mike Preston takes you inside the game with a look at how the Ravens match up with the San Diego Chargers.

Injured cornerback Asa Jackson had hoped to return to game action on Dec.7, the first day he was eligible. And he remains on pace to do just that.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Monday night's game between the Ravens and the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Credit a lot of things for the Ravens' win Monday, but a big factor has to be how fresh they looked after the bye.

A depleted Ravens secondary will continue to get exposed unless the opposing offense is kept off the field by long drives.

As the Ravens (6-4) prepare to play the New Orleans Saints (4-6) on Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, here's Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson's checklist of things to watch.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday Night Football.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' 21-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 10.

Ravens 10-pack on Steve Smith's production, the steadying run game, and defensive dominance at home.

Childs Walker shares his five biggest takeaways from Sunday's 21-7 Ravens victory over the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium.

Inside the Ravens' training complex Wednesday, veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb huddled the defensive backs and delivered an emotional speech about their recent declining play.

As the Ravens (5-3) square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) at Heinz Field on Sunday night, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson's checklist of things to keep an eye on.

Short-handed at cornerback with Jimmy Smith out with a sprained left foot, the Ravens' contingency plans include having reserve safety Anthony Levine cross-train at cornerback this week.

The NFL deadline expired with no trades for the Ravens despite exploratory discussions with teams, including conversations about Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter, according to sources.

Ravens 10-pack on slow starts on defense, most of the Smiths, and where the production is coming from through four weeks.

The Baltimore Ravens' 2013 draft class doesn't look great now, but four members of that group will start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and the class has plenty of time to change the narrative.

The Ravens pared their roster down to the NFL's required 53-player limit Saturday, choosing to keep two quarterbacks and seven wide receivers and leaving themselves thin at cornerback and along the offensive and defensive lines.

After wrapping up their final preseason game, the Ravens turned their attention to their roster which needs to be cut down to 53 by Saturday.

The Ravens have cut veteran middle linebacker Austin Spitler and offensive tackle David Mims, according to sources.

Shorthanded in the secondary due to injuries to top cornerbacks Jimmy Smith, Lardarius Webb and Asa Jackson, the Ravens shuffled their personnel in some unconventional, but effective configurations.

Joe Flacco hit a diving Steve Smith on a 24-yard touchdown pass, the highlight of the Ravens¿ 23-17 victory in front of an announced 70,876 at a wet M&T Bank Stadium.